Alcaraz-de Minaur, Sinner-Auger-Aliassime: the exhibition schedule during the Australian Open qualifying week

The Rod Laver Arena is gearing up to buzz: Alcaraz, Sinner, Rybakina, and even Zverev will offer a taste of Grand Slam action, between gala matches and the One Point Slam.

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Clément Gehl

le 06/01/2026 à 14h31

1 min to read

Alcaraz Carlos Anisimova Amanda Auger-Aliassime Felix De Minaur Musetti Lorenzo Rybakina Elena Sinner Jannik Svitolina Elina Zheng Qinwen Zverev Alexander

During the Australian Open qualifying week, the top players will already be in Melbourne to prepare for the first Grand Slam of the year.

They will take the opportunity to play exhibition matches on the Rod Laver Arena. On Tuesday, January 13, Qinwen Zheng will face Elena Rybakina. In the men's draw, Lorenzo Musetti will play against Alexander Zverev.

Alcaraz and Sinner also in the mix

On Tuesday, January 14, Elina Svitolina will take on Amanda Anisimova. That day will also feature the One Point Slam, an exhibition where the winner will receive 1 million Australian dollars.

Carlos Alcaraz will face Alex de Minaur on Wednesday, January 15, and his rival Jannik Sinner will play against Felix Auger-Aliassime the following day.